Module: | The Encounters & The Girl
Q12: Consider the following statements regarding the second meeting between the narrator and the girl at Deoli station:
1. When the train arrived, the narrator saw the girl walking down the platform and immediately sprang open the door to step off the train.
2. Unlike their first encounter, the girl did not immediately attempt to sell him a basket but instead smiled in mutual recognition.
3. The narrator formally introduced himself, and they exchanged their names and permanent addresses while standing near the tea stall.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Unlike their first encounter, the girl did not immediately attempt to sell him a basket but instead smiled in mutual recognition.
3. The narrator formally introduced himself, and they exchanged their names and permanent addresses while standing near the tea stall.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: The narrator is proactive this time, springing off the train as soon as he sees her.
They meet with a shared smile.
Historical/Related Context: In literary analysis, this scene represents the peak of their potential connection.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because one of the core tragic elements of the story is that they never learn each other's names or backgrounds.